Lab 1 involved a comprehensive study of Thevenin equivalent circuits and transistor amplifier characteristics through both theoretical analysis and practical experiments. The primary objective was to understand the Thevenin's theorem application to real-world signal sources and to evaluate the performance characteristics of an NPN transistor amplifier. The experiment was structured into two parts: the first focused on determining the Thevenin equivalent circuit for a function generator, including the measurement of its internal resistance, and the second on constructing and analyzing a low-gain transistor amplifier circuit. Key goals included measuring the transfer curve of the amplifier, computing voltage gains, and understanding the behavior of the amplifier beyond its normal operating range, providing insights into linear and non-linear amplification behavior in practical electronic applications.
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This lab focused on analyzing signal sources and amplifiers, applying Thevenin’s theorem to simplify complex circuits, and evaluating the gain behavior of a transistor amplifier. The objectives were to measure the Thevenin resistance of a function generator, determine the gain of an amplifier for various input voltages, and plot a transfer curve to observe the amplifier’s behavior. Due to limited supplies and equipment in class, the lab was completed using Multisim software to simulate circuits and gather data. This lab reinforced fundamental concepts in circuit analysis and emphasized practical skills in both theoretical and virtual environments.
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